Plum Springs, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Edmonson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
476 Population 898/sq mi density
$63,250 Median Income $27,224 per capita
$148,200 Home Value $201,488 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 16.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $992/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Plum Springs, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,250
16% below
$27,224 per capita
Home Value
$148,200
47% below
Zillow: $201,488
Median Rent
$992/mo
15% below
16.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
54% below
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Plum Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Plum Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
53%
Rent
85%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plum Springs a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plum Springs residents earn a median household income of $63,250 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,224. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plum Springs is $148,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,488. Median rent is $992/month, with 16.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

15.5% of adults in Plum Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plum Springs has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population476
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density898/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,250
Per Capita$27,224
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$250M
Avg Weekly Wage$817

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,200
Rent$992
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$201,488
Housing Units183
Rent Burden16.5%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death8,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation611 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Plum Springs was founded in 1966.
The median home in Plum Springs was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.